IPL 2023, Sunil Gavaskar, MS Dhoni: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed his gratitude to MS Dhoni for autographing his shirt during Chennai Super Kings’ last league game at the Chepauk Stadium on Sunday. The legendary Indian cricketer later told why he actually acted impulsively and became emotional when Dhoni signed his autograph. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
“When I got to know about Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni are going to take a lap of honour at Chepauk, I decided to create a special memory,” Gavaskar told Star Sports. “That’s why I ran towards MSD to take his autograph. It was his last home game at Chepauk.
“Of course, he will get a chance to play here if CSK qualifies for the playoffs. But I decided to make that moment special. I was fortunate enough that someone in the camera unit had a marker pen. So, I am thankful to that person as well,” he said.
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Gavaskar praised the CSK captain for his legacy in Indian cricket while also appreciating Dhoni for his generosity.
“So, I went to Mahi and requested him to sign an autograph on the shirt that I was wearing. It was so nice of him to acknowledge it. It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian Cricket.”
Gavaskar, who was visibly moved, also shared his two favourite cricketing memories, which he will always treasure.
He said: “Kapil Dev lifting the 1983 WC Trophy & in MS Dhoni hitting that winning six in the 2011 WC final are the two cricketing moments I would love to see before I die.”
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